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Stars of the Past,
This review is from: Movie Star Vamps and Scamps Paper Dolls (Paperback)
One of the roles for female stars prior to World War II in Hollywood was the Vamp and this type of role has rarely been seen on the screen since. It is about time that someone has paid tribute to these largely forgotten ladies. They were outfitted in the most extravagant costumes and some, like Barbara La Marr and Clara Bow, led lives which perpetuated their screen images. Tom Tierney has done a wonderful job of capturing the era.
The notes accompanying the dolls could be improved, however. For example, there is no mention of the films Louise Brooks made in Germany, which were her greatest successes. I'd love to see entire books dedicated to some of these ladies, especially Marlene Dietrich and Myrna Loy. A note to the artist: the beaded suit worn by Marlene Dietrich in "Angel" was biege and encrusted with paste rubies, emeralds and rhinestones. It has been preserved and I have a color photo of it. |
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Movie Star Vamps and Scamps Paper Dolls by Tom Tierney (Paperback - August 15, 2003)
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